Ok, so I got this this morning - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291339884218?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Says 'repair kit', so I assumed it was the same as this - http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_fiesta_steering_and_ignition_lock_assy_2001_f_4355452_c_592.htm

But it isn't.  It's literally as pictured, a random ready made lock barrel with 2 pre-cut keys.  My ignition is already different to doors hence wanting a 'repair kit' to build to the same code as the doors.  

Was I expecting the wrong thing or have they worded that wrongly??  Reckon I can send it back for a refund?

7 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Reckon I can send it back for a refund?

If you could, then I reckon some 50% of Ebay items could also. Dodgy titles abound.

Does this look much like an Inlet manifold to you?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EGR-VALVE-INLET-MANIFOLD-Ford-Transit-Connect-Galaxy-WA6-FOCUS-MONDEO-1-8-TDCi-/252504188034?hash=item3aca6c2482:g:mzsAAOSwCfdXpDkI

It is not even an EGR valve, there is no valve in the bit in the picture! It is just the actuator.

But the seller might be generous & refund all or part, just to avoid bad feedback. Worth a try.

11 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Ok, so I got this this morning - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291339884218?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Says 'repair kit', so I assumed it was the same as this - http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_fiesta_steering_and_ignition_lock_assy_2001_f_4355452_c_592.htm

But it isn't.  It's literally as pictured, a random ready made lock barrel with 2 pre-cut keys.  My ignition is already different to doors hence wanting a 'repair kit' to build to the same code as the doors.  

Was I expecting the wrong thing or have they worded that wrongly??  Reckon I can send it back for a refund?

I've dealt with them, although not with an item that was misdescribed, but an item listed that wasn't actually in stock.  They phoned me within seconds of the Paypal payment going through, to tell it wasn't in stock. So they'd be refunding my payment.  Which they did very swiftly, literally whilst they were on the phone.  It seems that they employ a sub-contractor to do actual ebay listings and as a consequence mistakes get made, like non-existent stock, or in your case misdescribed repair kits. 

Phone them or message them, as I'd say it's misdescribed, as you say a repair kit is to rebuild a lock, the listing is using the keywords repair kit which confuses everyone to what they are actually listing

Talking about dodgy Ebay items, with Winter approaching, I was idly investigating PTC heaters for Foci, and came across this interesting(?) item:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lighter-Heating-Steering-Wheel-Covers-Heated-Warm-Winter-Steering-Wheel-Covers-/262068844294?hash=item3d04853706:g:CqQAAOSw9r1V-hyX

Perhaps they only have straight roads in that part of China

6 hours ago, Tdci-Peter said:

Talking about dodgy Ebay items, with Winter approaching, I was idly investigating PTC heaters for Foci, and came across this interesting(?) item:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lighter-Heating-Steering-Wheel-Covers-Heated-Warm-Winter-Steering-Wheel-Covers-/262068844294?hash=item3d04853706:g:CqQAAOSw9r1V-hyX

Perhaps they only have straight roads in that part of China

It is meant for use before you drive, hence the detachable section of wire.

Quote from listing:

"Function: Line the heated wheel cover to the cigar lighter before you drive, after about 10s, you can feel it hotter and hotter."

I'm slightly dubious as to its heating abilities though, and would never use one because I cannot stand steering wheel covers...  In any event, it'd be redundant with me as I always pre-heat my cars in winter anyway (run the engine with heater on for 10-15 minutes prior to driving).

Wow!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Winter-Steering-Wheel-Covers-Wool-Heated-Steering-Wheel-Cover-Plush-Covers-Kits/262063389273?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38540%26meid%3D4403f03dcdd745bcb38be74284d8e9a7%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D262068844294

31 minutes ago, Joss max said:

Wow!!!

That Pink one is something to behold  (http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/I-QAAOSwKIpV-jGz/s-l1600.jpg

(But preferably from a distance, like another planet.)

Pity it has not got the electric lead to whip round, tangle in the indicator & other stalks, and hit you in the face or other places.

Ah well, you can't have it all.

 

PS: Apologies to Tom if we are turning this topic into a general "dodgy Ebay" one, it did start off quite sensibly. My fault, but it was a good opportunity!

PPS: I get what Jamie is saying. If used properly, with the wire end safely secured or all removed before driving, it might be reasonably practical. But I bet it does not stress that, and will buyers of these sort of things always be sensible?! And as for CE marking, or approval of some sort, hmmm. Deffo Dodgy to me.

1 hour ago, Tdci-Peter said:

PPS: I get what Jamie is saying. If used properly, with the wire end safely secured or all removed before driving, it might be reasonably practical. But I bet it does not stress that, and will buyers of these sort of things always be sensible?! And as for CE marking, or approval of some sort, hmmm. Deffo Dodgy to me.

That's true, especially considering 95% of them will end up in Vauxhall Corsas!!

3 hours ago, jmurray01 said:

95% of them will end up in Vauxhall Corsas!!

I really think that Pink furry wheel, handbrake & gear cover setup would ideally suit, and hugely improve, ANY Vauxhall Corsa!

49 minutes ago, Tdci-Peter said:

I really think that Pink furry wheel, handbrake & gear cover setup would ideally suit, and hugely improve, ANY Vauxhall Corsa!

The sad thing is, you're actually right...